This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Messer Construction Safety Record

Columbus, OH · Construction

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/25/2013

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Messer Construction in Columbus, Ohio has 35 workplace safety violations across 39 inspections, with 25 classified as serious and $27,812 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1987 to 2013.

Messer Construction, located in Columbus, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 35 violations on file, 25 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,812.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

35 Violations
39 Inspections
25 Serious
$27,812 Penalties
Serious?
25 ($22,562)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($3,500)
Willful?
1 ($1,750)
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1997
1926.0500 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
1926.0502 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $96,035 in penalties for Messer Construction, later reduced to $27,812 — a 71% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0501 Fall Protection — Duty to Have
6 citations $8,200
1926.1101 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1926.0350 OSHA Standard
3 citations $600
1926.1053 OSHA Standard
2 citations $750
1926.0502 OSHA Standard
2 citations $2,812
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/25/2013 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
06/21/2012 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
06/06/2012 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
08/11/2011 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
04/14/2011 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
04/14/2011 Programmed Related? Columbus, OH 0 $0
01/21/2009 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
09/03/2008 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
05/04/2007 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
06/29/2006 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
01/24/2006 Planned? Columbus, OH 4 $3,125
10/19/2005 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
07/06/2005 Complaint? Columbus, OH 0 $0
04/27/2005 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
02/26/2004 Planned? Columbus, OH 5 $2,275
01/28/2004 Programmed Related? Columbus, OH 1 $300
10/29/2003 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
10/17/2003 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
07/11/2003 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
12/12/2002 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
10/31/2002 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
05/17/2002 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
01/16/2002 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
10/30/2001 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
05/18/2000 Planned? Columbus, OH 2 $3,600
05/05/2000 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
09/30/1999 Unprogrammed Related? Columbus, OH 0 $0
09/17/1999 Referral? Columbus, OH 0 $0
07/21/1999 Planned? Columbus, OH 2 $750
06/24/1999 Complaint? Columbus, OH 0 $0
04/08/1999 Planned? Columbus, OH 1 $938
08/06/1997 Planned? Columbus, OH 4 $5,375
08/05/1997 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
07/10/1996 Complaint? Columbus, OH 3 $0
01/10/1996 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
12/10/1992 Unprogrammed Related? Columbus, OH 6 $10,250
12/11/1990 Complaint? Columbus, OH 7 $1,200
10/24/1989 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0
11/18/1987 Planned? Columbus, OH 0 $0

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